The term 'rest on one's LAURELS' is a phrase that means to be satisfied with one's accomplishments and not strive for more. The crossword solutions for this phrase are 'LAURELS' (7 letters) and 'OARS' (4 letters). The word 'LAURELS' refers to the wreaths of leaves worn by ancient Greeks and Romans to signify victory or success. The word 'OARS' refers to the long poles used to propel a boat through the water. Together, these two words suggest that one should not rest on their past successes, but instead use their OARS to continue striving for more.